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Ann & Nancy May 24th 2010

Ann and Nancy Wilson, the pioneering duo behind Seattle rock band Heart, have taken time out from their busy touring and family schedules to record the group’s first album in six years. “Red Velvet Car,” which comes out on Aug. 31 through Sony’s Legacy Recordings division, is the follow-up to 2006’s “Jupiter’s Darling,” which quickly disappeared after being under-promoted by now-defunct label Sovereign Records.

The sisters (Nancy, 56, at left; Ann, 59, right) previewed three songs from the new album, dusted off the hits “Crazy On You” and “Barracuda,” and shared anecdotes about their career during a Q&A session at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Monday.

They collaborated on the album with Heart guitarist Craig Bartok, and also brought in k.d. lang’s songwriting partner Ben Mink to co-write songs, play on and co-produce the album with them. They described it as an autobiographical project, and Ann said the process was “was pretty darn easy.”

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They also introduced a new song — “Red Velvet Car” — a number from an upcoming album that is dedicated to all those friends who will pick you up in the middle of a rainy night because you need them. The song was melancholy and yet sensual, challenging and yet comforting — you could see that velvety car coming to rescue you in the night. This was an unexpected delight from a band who could deliver a whole evening of timeless hits, but obviously they are still creating, still exploring.

“Red Velvet Car” is a lovely homage to a subject seldom explored by rock music — friendship.

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From classicrockrevisited.com

Later this summer, Heart will release their first new studio album in six years.  It’s called Red Velvet Car and has the Wilson sisters taking an acoustic approach to a set of songs inspired by the world around them.  Nancy Wilson told us that going acoustic is natural for the band.

“We always had a duality, much like Zeppelin did where they could sit down and play acoustic and do stuff like ‘Going to California’ or they could get on the big stage too.  So we’ve always had that same kind of ethic in our band to be versatile like that.”

Expect to hear a variety of instruments on the set, including guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, fiddle, viola, cello and autoharp, all played by Nancy and the album’s producer, Ben Mink.  The record comes out on August 31^st but before then, you can hear Heart play some songs off the effort live.  Heart-Music.com has all of the group’s dates.

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“We chose the three (songs from the new album) that we thought would translate the best live, and surprise surprise, they’re really going well,” Wilson said. “Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t because fans (only) go to see us perform ‘Barracuda’ and ‘Crazy on You.’ In the past, they’ve chosen those ‘new song moments’ to go buy a beer.”

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Eagle Records

Eagle Records are delighted to announce the release of “Red Velvet Car”, the first new studio album in six years from the groundbreaking Seattle-based band Heart.  The record is released on 30 August 2010 [Cat. No. EAGCD424].

For this album, the first ladies of arena rock added an acoustic slant to a collection of songs inspired by the world around them, arranged for an assortment of strings including guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, fiddle, viola, cello and autoharp, all played by Nancy Wilson and the album’s producer, Grammy winner Ben Mink.

Nine of the album’s songs were written for, and appear for the first time on “Red Velvet Car”. The album’s closer, “Sand,” is a newly recorded version of a song originally written and recorded by the Lovemongers, Ann and Nancy’s 1990′s acoustic side project.  Tracks on “Red Velvet Car” include “Death Valley,” “Safronia’s Mark,” “Red Velvet Car,” “Queen City,” “Sunflower,” “Wheels,” “There You Go,” “WTF,” “Hey You” and “Sand.”

Ann Wilson describes the album as having, “A fresh sound with all the original Heart magic.”  “This album feels so right for the times,” said Nancy Wilson. “We can’t wait to share this one with the world!” Ann Wilson and her younger sister, Nancy Wilson, first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the ’70s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” ‘Straight On,” “Even It Up,” “Kick It Out” and so many more.  Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs, and played the instruments too, making them the first women in rock to do so.  Heart continued topping the charts through the ‘80s and into the ‘90s with huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never,” showcasing the sisters’ enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music – “Red Velvet Car” continues that journey, and in considerable style.

Legacy Recordings

Legacy Recordings Announces the Release of Heart’s Red Velvet Car, the First New Studio Album in Six Years From Ann & Nancy Wilson, Available Everywhere Tuesday, August 31

Legacy Recasting Classic Heart Catalog For New Physical & Digital Editions

NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings proudly announces the release of Red Velvet Car, the first new studio album in six years from the groundbreaking Seattle-based band Heart, available everywhere on Tuesday, August 31. The release of Red Velvet Car heralds Legacy’s forthcoming reissues of the classic Heart catalog in new physical and digital editions.

For their first new album since 2004′s Jupiter’s Darling, the first ladies of arena rock took an acoustic approach to a collection of songs inspired by the world around them, arranged for an assortment of strings including guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, fiddle, viola, cello and autoharp, all played by Nancy Wilson and the album’s producer, Grammy winner Ben Mink.

Nine of the album’s songs were written for, and appear for the first time on Red Velvet Car. The album’s closer, “Sand,” is a newly recorded version of a song originally written and recorded by the Lovemongers, Ann and Nancy’s 1990′s acoustic side project. Tracks on Red Velvet Car include “Death Valley,” “Safronia’s Mark,” “Red Velvet Car,” “Queen City,” “Sunflower,” “Wheels,” “There You Go,” “WTF,” “Hey You” and “Sand.” Red Velvet Car marks the return of Heart to the Sony Music Entertainment family. Heart’s last Sony-related release was 1983′s Passionworks on Epic Records. ”It feels good to have Sony Music holding our new baby. It’s sort of like coming home, since we worked with them on Little Queen, Dog and Butterfly, Bebe le Strange, Private Audition and Passionworks, among others,” said Ann Wilson. “We’re excited about taking it on the road. A fresh sound with all the original Heart magic.” ”This album feels so right for the times,” said Nancy Wilson. “We can’t wait to share this one with the world!”

Heart will be performing songs from Red Velvet Car, as well as classics from the band’s repertoire, at selected Lilith Fair dates and in headline concerts across the U.S. and Canada from July through September.  Tour details available on the Heart website.

Red Velvet Car is slated for late summer release.

Ann Wilson and her younger sister, Nancy Wilson, first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the ’70s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” ‘Straight On,” “Even It Up,” “Kick It Out” and so many more.  Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs, and played the instruments too, making them the first women in rock to do so.  Heart continued topping the charts through the ’80s and into the ’90s with huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never,” and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters’ enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music.

RVC!

This date has been confirmed by Heart´s management!